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Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Springfield, Missouri

If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to Workers Compensation insurance. Most employers are required to carry Workers Comp, a private insurance policy designed to cover medical costs, rehabilitation and lost income for workers injured at the employer's worksite. You do not need to file a lawsuit to collect these funds.

Workers Compensation insurance covers a wide variety of workplace injuries, including back injury and repetitive injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Workers Compensation insurance law can be difficult to obtain however. Contact us today for help with your Workers Compensation claim.

The sooner you call, the sooner an experienced Workers Compensation attorney at Whiteaker & Wilson, P.C. can start working on your Workers Compensation claim.

Workers Compensation Benefits

Workers Compensation covers medical bills and may pay weekly benefits. You do need to apply yourself; your employer will not apply for you. You must see a doctor that your employer chooses, but you should generally also see your own doctor. Under Missouri law, you have up to two years to file a Workers Compensation claim.

Due to the complexity of Workers Compensation law, we recommend you seek counsel from an experienced Workers Compensation attorney. Call toll free 888-312-7164 to schedule a free initial consultation with a qualified Workers Compensation attorney.

We Do Everything We Can to Expedite your Claim

The attorneys at Whiteaker & Wilson, P.C. have been practicing insurance law for years, and know how to work with insurance companies to pursue successful claims, including:

  • Applications
  • Appeals
  • Reinstatement if your Workers Compensation coverage has been dropped

We can also pursue benefits from the Missouri Second Injury Fund, which provides additional sources of coverage for a disabled worker who had a physical or mental disability prior to the workplace injury.

There are a number of important issues to consider for your future, including temporary total disability, permanent partial disability and permanent total disability. To make sure you receive the workers Compensation coverage you need and deserve, contact the skilled lawyers at Whiteaker & Wilson, P.C. in Springfield, Missouri for a free initial consultation. Call toll free 888-312-7164 or 417-429-4766 today.